Engineering
Watch the following video for some inspiration when choosing a field of engineering to specialise in.
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Preparing to enter the workforce
 Resume writing |
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How to Write an Engineering Cover Letter and ResumeCreate a powerful and lasting first impression with recruiters and employers with a well written and relevant cover letter and resume.
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Perfecting Your ResumeA resume is a summary of your work experience and education as a portfolio for you to showcase your skills to a potential employer, think of it as a marketing tool rather than a report. A perfect resume is succinct and grabs the reader’s attention by demonstrating that you are the right person to do a particular job.
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Employability Skills for STEM CareersArticle detailing the Top 10 Employability Skills from Careers with STEM - Australia's top FREE student STEM careers guides - computer science careers guide, science, math & engineering careers guides: tips, inspiration and paths.
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Career Planning and AdviceTips and resources for student engineers for finding your first job and keeping your skills up to date with continuing professional development.
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Transferable SkillsAn overview of key engineering transferable skills, how to present these on your resume and why they are so important.
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Engineers Australia: Career Development GuideA career development guide that aims to help engineers plan their career path, help engineers progress to the next stage of their career and encourage engineers to continue professional development.
 Networking |
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MaharaA fully-featured web application to build your electronic portfolio.
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LinkedInJoin this vast online professional network and connect with colleagues, employers, and other industry professionals.
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Networking 101Fortune favours the brave when networking. Here are some ‘go-to’ conversation starters to help you start meeting and connecting with industry from Frontier.
Salary information and estimates
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Engineers Salaries in Australia, Indeed.comIndeed.com provides salary information gathered from user contributions to present current average salary estimates for engineering positions across varying levels, i.e. Junior Engineer, Senior Engineer, Associate Engineer, Entry Level and more.
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GradAustraliaThe GradAustralia website provides Australian graduates with information relating to current and future job opportunities as well as salary information for graduate level employment within Australia. It also allows users to browse potential employers and offers advice on a variety of topics and sectors.
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Hudson Engineering 2019 Salary Guide PDFProvides minimum and maximum salary information for engineers across various sectors and sub-specialties (i.e. consulting, civil, mechanical, project etc.) in Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth for 2019.
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Professionals Australia Graduate Engineer CalculatorCalculate your estimated graduate engineer salary using Professionals Australia's Graduate Engineer Salary Calculator. The data used for these calculations comes from the Graduate Engineer Remuneration Survey Report 2014. Users can input information specifc to their circumstances, i.e. their level of qualification, desired discipline, desired industry, home/work state etc. for more specific and tailored results.
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Professionals Australia Graduate Engineer Survey Report 2014Provides an overview description of the 2014 Graduate Engineer Employment Survey Report conducted.
Engineering associations and websites
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Association of Professional Engineers AustraliaThe engineering division of Professionals Australia aimed providing engineers with professional advice, assistance and career information.
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Engineers Australia (EA)Engineers Australia is the trusted voice of the profession. They are the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world. Engineers Australia has divisions for each Australian state and territory.
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Engineers Australia (EA) - South Australia DivisionThe South Australia Division within the Adelaide office serves the engineering community in South Australia and is led collaboratively by a General Manager and a Division Committee comprising local volunteer members.
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GradAustraliaThe GradAustralia website provides Australian graduates with information relating to current and future job opportunities as well as salary information for graduate level employment within Australia. It also allows users to browse potential employers and offers advice on a variety of topics and sectors.
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Frontier: The Young Engineers Guide to Getting AheadFrontier is a community for student and graduate members of Engineers Australia designed to support you on your journey to where you want to be. You can access a range of resources and benefits created to provide tailored support, guidance and advice on all things relating to university, graduating, getting a job and finding your professional feet.
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Institute of Industrial Engineers AustraliaThe Institute of Industrial Engineers is the Australian body dedicated to serving the need of industry for improved productivity by enhancing professional skills of industrial engineers and individuals involved with creating wealth through productivity improvement.
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Systems Engineering Society of AustraliaThe Systems Engineering Society of Australia (SESA) is a Technical Society of Engineers Australia and the Australian affiliated chapter of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
International
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The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)The IET works towards inspiring, informing and influencing the engineering community on a global scale to engineer a better world.
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Engineers RisingIntroducing an engineering revolution! Engineers Rising is dedicated to helping female engineers create their career path in the engineering industry.
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Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Career Paths - Sub-Specialties
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Civil Engineering ProfessionalsAustralian Bureau of Statistics information page for civil engineering professionals, including a discipline description, job titles and descriptions, task descriptions and discipline specialisations.
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Electrical Engineering ProfessionalsAustralian Bureau of Statistics information page for electrical engineering professionals, including a discipline description, job titles and descriptions, task descriptions and discipline specialisations.
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Electronic Engineering ProfessionalsAustralian Bureau of Statistics information page for electronic engineering professionals, including a discipline description, job titles and descriptions, task descriptions and discipline specialisations.
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Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineering ProfessionalsAustralian Bureau of Statistics information page for industrial, mechanical and production engineering professionals, including a discipline description, job titles and descriptions, task descriptions and discipline specialisations.
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Systems Engineering ProfessionalsAn overview of systems engineering, what it is, its focus and information on industrial sectors in which systems engineering projects are utilised.
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More Engineering ProfessionalsAustralian Bureau of Statistics information page for other engineering professionals, including a discipline description, job titles and descriptions, task descriptions and discipline specialisations. These disciplines include: Aeronautical, Agricultural, Biomedical, Engineering Technologists, Environmental, and Naval Architects/Marine Designers.
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Careers for Engineering GraduatesThis document provides a brief overview of the professional engineering disciplines and graduate profiles (testimonials).
The following video highlights the importance of continuing Professional Development in your career.
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Workshops, webinars, conferences and training opportunities
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Conferences and Events (Engineers Australia)Upcoming conferences and events, online webinars and networking and learning opportunities.
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She Engineers Virtual ProgramA virtual program designed to provide mentoring, accountability, and peer support.
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Training and Events for Graduates and Young EngineersGain new skills and start your continued professional development with Engineers Australia.
Documentaries and educational media
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Alexander Street: Academic Video OnlineAcademic Video Online provides digital access to approximately 68,000 videos, documentaries, news reels, feature films and more, across a diverse range of subjects. Browse by keyword or subject search to find engineering videos, films, documentaries and instructional content.
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EduTVInformit EduTV provides content across a range of learning areas including Engineering, Business, Economics, Health, History, Indigenous studies, Legal studies, Media studies, Performing arts, Politics, Government, Religious studies, Science, Technology, Society, Culture, Visual arts and design.
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KanopyBrowse the Kanopy film and documentary library using subject headings or keyword searches to take advantage of the engineering content.
Volunteering
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Engineers Without Borders AustraliaVolunteer with Engineers Without Borders Australia to help ensure everyone has access to the engineering knowledge and resources required to lead a life of opportunity, free from poverty. Gain experience by contributing to new and ongoing development projects.
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RedRRedR Australia is a leading international humanitarian response agency that selects, trains and deploys technical specialists.
UniSA clubs
Life at university is about more than just study. USASA, the University of South Australia Students’ Association, can help you become part of the student community. Below is a list of clubs that will help you discover the wider university experience that will see you graduate with professional and social skills so you’re ready to take on the world.
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UniSA Society of Engineers (USASOE)Provides on and off campus events for Engineering students, with the aim to facilitate interaction and engagement between students, teachers and professionals. Follow the club on Instagram: @_usasoe_ or like their Facebook page to keep in touch.
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Future Industries Institute Student Alliance (FIISA)To bring together FII students and staff, which are spread across many buildings, with fun events to promote socialization and camaraderie, including the promotion of cultural mingling, mental and physical health and wellbeing through sports activities, establishment of lasting student traditions, and to provide fun breaks from research for hard-working graduate students.
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TEDxUniSATEDxUniSA club hosts an annual event called TEDxUniSA. TEDx events host a program of local, self-organised events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
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Aviation Student AssociationConnecting students with the aviation industry, and hosting aviation oriented social events for all students.
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Internet of Things (ioT) ClubThe purpose and objectives of this club are to share knowledge and ideas among students, faculty and industry.
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UniSA Space ClubUniSA Space is a student led space and rocketry club which provides hands-on aerospace projects for students.
